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2023 Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island

4 Colleges
$51,951 Avg Salary
$20,083 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Rhode Island. With 375 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Rhode Island to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for business students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island

Check out the economics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Rhode Island Schools in Economics

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI

Our 2023 rankings named Brown University the best school in Rhode Island for economics students. Brown is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Brown carry an average student debtload of $13,000.

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#2

Providence College

Providence, RI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Providence College is a great place for economics students. Providence is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Providence.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Providence take out is $26,000.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Rhode Island. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from URI carry an average student debtload of $21,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $224.

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#4

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

The excellent programs at Rhode Island College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Rhode Island. Located in the suburb of Providence, RIC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Economics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 3,397
Connecticut 1,099
New Hampshire 353
Maine 256
Vermont 202

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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